Data Engineer III

Deliver data integration and transformation solutions for TOpS, supporting quality, compliance, and timely delivery for a major UK Government contract. Develop AWS-based data pipelines and SQL logic to enable reliable, scalable data flows across Pearson’s enterprise platforms, with a focus on tightly integrating multiple products using AWS tools., * Design, develop, and maintain reusable data pipelines following engineering standards.

• Build SQL-based transformation logic and database objects within relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Analyse SQL execution plans, optimise queries, and implement indexing strategies for performance.
• Develop automation scripts for database deployment and operational activities.
• Support schema changes via GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Modellers, Architects, and Engineers to implement data models and resolve pipeline issues.

• Data pipeline development
• SQL development (complex queries, stored procedures, views, functions)
• Database performance tuning and optimisation
• ETL/ELT solution development
• GitHub/version control
• Agile delivery experience
• Pearson Power Skills: Adaptability, Artificial Intelligence, Learning to Learn (Intermediate)

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Strong hands-on experience with data integrations services and SQL database development
• Experience with large-scale SQL data transformation solutions
• Familiarity with relational databases (Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Experience in Agile teams and enterprise data integration environments
• Experience with CDC processes such as DMS (desirable)
• Azure or AWS certification (desirable)

Direct Reports: No direct reports at IC20 tier.

We work a 37.5-hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc. can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours.

Your benefits and rewards

Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days)
• Private pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age
• Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
• Stock/share purchase options
• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
• An employee wellbeing assistance programme